Happy Gilmore 2 brings back Adam Sandler in one of his most beloved roles—Happy Gilmore. This time, the story picks up decades after his legendary win. Now, he’s older, slightly out of shape, and trying to raise money for his daughter’s ballet school in France. As expected, the golf clubs are out, and the laughs are nonstop. Directed by Kyle Newacheck, the film embraces the original’s love for golf but shoots it across a range of visually rich and authentic backdrops.
The movie was primarily filmed across nine counties in New Jersey, with Los Angeles, California being used for a few key scenes. Principal photography took place from early September 2024 to mid-December 2024, using a mix of golf courses, small businesses, studios and outdoor spots.
The film’s scenic settings play a huge role in amplifying the sports-comedy energy. From championship-level golf courses to cozy New Jersey diners and estates, Happy Gilmore 2 makes excellent use of its real-world locations. For fans curious about where these hilarious moments were captured, here’s a complete guide to all the filming locations — brought to you by NetFilming, your go-to for tracking shooting sites of your favorite shows and movies.
All Filming Locations
| County/City | Location | Purpose in Film |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen County, NJ | Alpine Country Club, 80 Anderson Ave, Demarest | Golf scenes |
| Closter Golf Center, 153 Homans Ave, Closter | Golf practice scenes with Happy and stunt double | |
| Rockleigh Golf Course, 15 Paris Ave, Rockleigh | Golf scenes | |
| Bergen County Utilities Authority, 298 Mehrhof Rd, Little Ferry | Indoor and outdoor scenes | |
| Closter Borough Hall, 295 Old Closter Dock Rd, Closter | Municipal building scenes | |
| Memorial Park (Leo Liddy & George Potterton Fields), 150 Harrington Ave, Closter | Outdoor scenes | |
| Hackensack Performing Arts Center, 102 State St, Hackensack | Performance venue scenes | |
| North Arlington Car Wash, 485 Ridge Rd, North Arlington | Exterior shots | |
| Sunoco Gas Station, 429 River Rd, North Arlington | Exterior shots | |
| Riverview Liquors, 55 River Rd, Bogota | Store scenes | |
| Walgreens Pharmacy, 520 Cedar Ln, Teaneck | Pharmacy scenes | |
| Sustainable Studios, 24 Empire Blvd, Moonachie | Studio production for indoor scenes | |
| Steve’s Burgers, 506 Boulevard, Garfield | Restaurant scenes | |
| Essex County, NJ | Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Ave, West Orange | Major golf scenes |
| Pleasantdale Château & Conference Estate, 757 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange | Scenes honoring Happy with golf legends | |
| Private home, South Orange | Exterior of Happy’s grandmother’s house | |
| Private home, Belleville | Interior of Gilmore family home | |
| Private home, Irvington | Exterior of Gilmore family home | |
| Essex Golf Center, 600 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland | Golf scenes | |
| Forest Hill Field Club, 9 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield | Golf scenes | |
| Verona Town Hall, 600 Bloomfield Ave, Verona | Indoor and outdoor scenes | |
| Goldberg’s World Famous Deli & Bagels, 325 Millburn Ave, Millburn | Deli scenes | |
| Fabourg Restaurant, 544 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair | Restaurant scenes | |
| Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal A, Hotel Rd, Newark | Airplane comedy scene | |
| Dayton Street School (abandoned), 226 Dayton St, Newark | Various scenes | |
| Kim’s Nails, 173 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood | Nail salon scenes | |
| Warren County, NJ | Farmview Golf Center, 15 East Ave, Hackettstown | Putting practice scenes |
| Stone Hedge Farm, near Farmview Golf Center, Hackettstown | Crew parking and accommodations | |
| Monmouth County, NJ | Beacon Hill Country Club, 8 Beacon Hill Rd, Atlantic Highlands | Golf scenes |
| Commvault Office Building, 1 CommVault Way, Tinton Falls | Office scenes | |
| Ideal Beach, Middletown | Beachside golf practice scenes (Happy hitting into trash can) | |
| Somerset County, NJ | Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd, Bedminster | Primary golf scenes (majority of golf sequences) |
| Private home, Bedminster | Indoor scenes | |
| Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg | College setting scenes | |
| Hudson County, NJ | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 302 North Dunton Ave, Kearny | Church scenes |
| Matson’s Tavern, 699 Elm St, Kearny | Bar scenes | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School, 733 Kearny Ave, Kearny | School scenes | |
| Stewart Avenue, Kearny | Street scenes | |
| Private home, Kearny | Indoor scenes | |
| Office building, 400 Plaza Dr, Secaucus | Office scenes | |
| Hoboken | Urban scenes | |
| Jersey City | Urban scenes | |
| Hunterdon County, NJ | Shoppes at the Farm, 665 US Highway 22 East, Whitehouse Station | Shopping mall scenes |
| Oldwick Road, Whitehouse Station | Street scenes | |
| Morris County, NJ | Hennessy Hall, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 285 Madison Ave, Madison | College scenes |
| Life Time Health Club, 14 Fernwood Rd, Florham Park | Health club scenes | |
| LOKL Café, 80 South St, Morristown | Café scenes | |
| Passaic County, NJ | Dick’s Sporting Goods, 76 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne | Store scenes |
| Stop & Shop, 160 Kingsland Rd, Clifton | Supermarket scenes | |
| Los Angeles, CA | Various undisclosed locations | Additional scenes, likely studio-based for production enhancement |
Production Timeline
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-Production | Planning began in early 2024, with location scouting in New Jersey and LA. |
| Principal Photography | Filming started in the first week of September 2024 and wrapped in the second week of December 2024, spanning about three months. |
| Key Filming Period | Most golf scenes were shot in October 2024 at New Jersey’s country clubs. |
| Post-Production | Editing and final touches were completed by mid-2025, leading to the Netflix premiere on July 25, 2025. |
Where was Happy Gilmore 2 filmed?
Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County, in New Jersey’s northeastern corner, was a major filming hub. The Alpine Country Club at 80 Anderson Avenue in Demarest was used for golf scenes. It was a full-service, family-friendly place. The Closter Golf Centre at 153 Homans Avenue in Closter was where Happy practiced. Sandler was seen working with his stunt double there. The Rockleigh Golf Course at 15 Paris Avenue in Rockleigh also hosted golf sequences. Other spots included Bergen County Utilities Authority at 298 Mehrhof Road in Little Ferry, Closter Borough Hall at 295 Old Closter Dock Road, and Memorial Park at 150 Harrington Avenue, where scenes were shot at the Leo Liddy Memorial Ball Field and George Potterton Little League Field.
The Hackensack Performing Arts Centre at 102 State Street was a major setting in Hackensack. It was famous for hosting Broadway stars and Grammy winners. Filmmakers used the North Arlington Car Wash at 485 Ridge Road and the Sunoco petrol station at 429 River Road in North Arlington. Riverview Liquors at 55 River Road in Bogota and Walgreens Pharmacy at 520 Cedar Lane in Teaneck were also featured. Sustainable Studios at 24 Empire Boulevard in Moonachie provided 36,000 square feet of soundstage space for streamlined production. Finally, Steve’s Burgers at 506 Boulevard in Garfield added a casual dining vibe to the film.
Trivia: Bergen County has a rich filming history. The Sopranos used locations like Hackensack’s diners and streets, while The Wolf of Wall Street filmed scenes in Closter, showcasing the county’s upscale suburban aesthetic.
Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County was another cornerstone for Happy Gilmore 2. The Montclair Golf Club at 25 Prospect Avenue in West Orange, a historic 36-hole course, was a primary golf setting. The luxurious Pleasantdale Château & Conference Estate at 757 Eagle Rock Avenue, also in West Orange, was used for scenes where Happy is honored alongside golf legends. A private home in South Orange doubled as Happy’s grandmother’s house, while another in Belleville served as the interior of the Gilmore home. In Irvington, a private house was used for exterior shots of the Gilmore residence.
Golf scenes were also filmed at the Essex Golf Center at 600 Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland and the Forest Hill Field Club at 9 Belleville Avenue in Bloomfield. Verona Town Hall at 600 Bloomfield Avenue in Verona hosted indoor and outdoor scenes, with the town proudly welcoming the crew. Local eateries like Goldberg’s World Famous Deli & Bagels at 325 Millburn Avenue in Millburn and Fabourg Restaurant at 544 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair added flavor to the film.
In Newark, Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport on Hotel Road featured a comedic airplane scene, while the abandoned Dayton Street School at 226 Dayton Street and Kim’s Nails at 173 Maplewood Avenue in Maplewood were also used.
Trivia: Essex County is a go-to for filmmakers. The Sopranos filmed extensively in Newark and West Orange, while Garden State captured the county’s suburban charm. The Pleasantdale Château also appeared in Law & Order: SVU.
Warren County, New Jersey
In Warren County, the Farmview Golf Center at 15 East Avenue in Hackettstown was used for scenes where Happy hones his putting skills. The nearby Stone Hedge Farm served as a parking area for the crew’s trailers. Warren County’s natural beauty, including the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and trout-filled creeks like Musconetcong, added a scenic touch to the production.
Trivia: Warren County’s landscapes have drawn filmmakers before. Friday the 13th (1980) used Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in Blairstown for its eerie summer camp setting, cementing the county’s place in horror film history.
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County’s Beacon Hill Country Club at 8 Beacon Hill Road in Atlantic Highlands was a key golf location. The Commvault office building at 1 CommVault Way in Tinton Falls provided a modern backdrop, while Ideal Beach in Middletown was used for scenes where Happy practices hitting golf balls into a trash can, leveraging the calm Raritan Bay setting.
Trivia: Monmouth County has hosted The Amityville Horror (2005), filmed in Tinton Falls, and Ocean’s Eleven (2001), which used Atlantic Highlands for its coastal vibe, showcasing the county’s versatility.
Somerset County, New Jersey
The Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club at 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Road in Bedminster was the heart of the film’s golf scenes, boasting three championship courses as New Jersey’s only 54-hole club. A private home in Bedminster and the Raritan Valley Community College at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg were also used for various scenes.
Trivia: Somerset County appeared in The World According to Garp (1982), with Bedminster’s rolling hills providing a picturesque setting. The county’s mix of rural and upscale areas makes it a filmmaker’s favorite.
Hudson County, New Jersey
Hudson County offered urban flair. In Kearny, scenes were shot at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington at 302 North Dunton Avenue, Matson’s Tavern at 699 Elm Street, and Roosevelt Elementary School at 733 Kearny Avenue. Stewart Avenue and a private home in Kearny were also used. In Secaucus, the multistory office at 400 Plaza Drive served as a backdrop. Hoboken and Jersey City, the county seat, added cityscapes to the film, with Jersey City being a major U.S. filming hub.
Trivia: Hudson County is a filmmaking hotspot. The Sopranos and Annie (1982) used Kearny’s streets, while Jersey City’s skyline has appeared in The Dark Knight Rises and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
In Hunterdon County, Whitehouse Station in Readington Township was a key spot. The Shoppes at the Farm at 665 US Highway 22 East and sections of Oldwick Road provided backdrops. The county’s blend of urban and natural settings, including the iconic Red Mill in Clinton, offered rich visuals.
Trivia: Hunterdon County’s Red Mill was featured in A Beautiful Mind (2001) and its rural charm has attracted projects like The Village (2004), highlighting its scenic appeal.
Morris County, New Jersey
Morris County’s towns of Madison, Florham Park, and Morristown were utilized. Hennessy Hall at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus (285 Madison Avenue) in Madison hosted scenes, as did the luxury Life Time health club at 14 Fernwood Road in Florham Park. In Morristown, the European-inspired LOKL Café at 80 South Street was a filming spot. The county’s 20,000-acre park system added natural depth to the production.
Trivia: Morris County’s Morristown was a setting for The Sopranos and The Family Stone (2005), with its historic charm and green spaces drawing filmmakers.
Passaic County, New Jersey
In Passaic County, Dick’s Sporting Goods at 76 Willowbrook Boulevard in Wayne and the Stop & Shop at 160 Kingsland Road in Clifton were used for scenes. The county’s attractions, like Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Lambert Castle, highlight its appeal.
Trivia: Passaic County’s Paterson Great Falls was featured in The Sopranos and The Hurricane (1999), showcasing its industrial and historical backdrop.
Los Angeles, California
Some scenes were shot in Los Angeles, which is known as the “capital of filmmaking” because it has the best studio resources. The specific locations weren’t given, but it’s likely that LA’s facilities made the film’s production better. The Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach, and Griffith Observatory are three places you have to see in LA.
Trivia: Los Angeles is a big place for filming, with shows like Running Point, The Studio, and One of Them Days. Its studios and different locations make it a popular choice for many projects.
Happy Gilmore 2 Behind The Scenes
Bringing Happy Gilmore 2 to life was as thrilling behind the scenes as it was on screen. Director Kyle Newacheck, known for his work on Workaholics and Murder Mystery, shared in an interview with NJ Advance Media, “We wanted to balance nostalgia with a fresh storyline. Filming in New Jersey gave us more texture and authenticity than a backlot could ever deliver.”
The production team worked extensively to replicate the tone and spirit of the original film while embracing modern storytelling. Adam Sandler, returning as both lead actor and producer, reportedly spent time interacting with fans between takes, especially around Montclair and Morristown.
According to executive producer Tim Herlihy, “Adam’s connection to Happy is deep. We weren’t just making a sequel — we were continuing a legacy. Every golf swing, every joke, had to mean something.”
Filming on location presented its challenges — like unpredictable fall weather — but the crew leaned into it. Scenes filmed at real golf clubs, like Fiddler’s Elbow and Montclair Golf Club, made the movie feel more real. The movie also had PGA golfers, comedians, and even surprise cameos, which made it a fun mix of sports and comedy.
The crew spent $152 million in the state, which created more than 2,000 jobs and helped local businesses like Goldberg’s Deli and Steve’s Burgers. The team’s three-month shoot in 2024 took them from the opulent Pleasantdale Château to Newark’s airport. It was a mix of high-energy humour and heartfelt moments, making this sequel a true labour of love.
Happy Gilmore 2 Official Trailer
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